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Read. Follow. Verify.Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 8666)
Last action · May 7, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sponsors: Stephen Lynch and 46 others
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill seeks to nullify 14399, which mandates citizenship verification for federal elections. If passed, the bill would cancel all existing contracts related to that order and prohibit federal agencies from using funds to implement its requirements.
The bill would stop the implementation of federal citizenship verification requirements for elections and terminate any government contracts currently supporting those activities.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal Agencies
Agencies must cease all activities and terminate contracts associated with Executive Order 14399.
Government Contractors
Contractors currently performing work related to Executive Order 14399 would have their contracts terminated.
Key Facts
- The bill explicitly declares that Executive Order 14399 shall have no force or effect.
- All contracts or arrangements entered into by federal agencies to carry out Executive Order 14399 must be terminated (abrogated).
- Federal agencies are prohibited from using any funds allocated for salaries and expenses to carry out activities related to Executive Order 14399.
- The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 7, 2026.
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- The bill has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on House Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 7, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- May 7, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
Version history
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Discoveries
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Legislative Nullification
The bill represents a direct legislative attempt to override a specific executive order, highlighting a conflict between the legislative and executive branches regarding election administration.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance85How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy90Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment40Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz75Current news / social attention level
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